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Recruiting for the 2025 Teacher Amicus Group

An amicus curiae or “friend of the court” is an individual or group who is not a party to a case but submits a brief to the Supreme Court to express their opinions on the direction they think the Court should take…

2025 SCSI Application Now Open

Street Law is now accepting applications for its 2025 Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers. You could be one of 60 secondary social studies educators selected to strengthen and expand your instruction on the Court and its cases! Gain unrivaled…

TOOLS FOR DISCUSSING CURRENT AND CONTESTED PUBLIC ISSUES

In the cacophony of modern discourse, where social posts and sound bites often drown out thoughtful reflection, the art of engaging in thoughtful, deliberative discussions presents an opportunity for change.  Discussing contested public issues is not merely an academic exercise;…

UNPACKING GERRYMANDERING AND ITS EFFECT ON POLARIZATION IN AMERICA

In the latest edition of the Journal of Social Education, Street Law’s Cathy Ruffing writes about gerrymandering, its effect on polarizing America, the importance of teaching about the controversial topic in classrooms, and how to do so. If you are a journal…

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Street Law Expands Curricular Offerings Through Legaltimelines.org

We are thrilled to announce the launch of LegalTimelines.org, our exciting new curricular project supported by a Library of Congress Teaching With Primary Sources (TPS) grant.  LegalTimelines.org is an interactive, educational site designed to teach middle and high school students about the historical…

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Upcoming Supreme Court Historical Society Events

The Supreme Court Historical Society, a private non-profit organization, is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the Supreme Court of the United States. Explore the Society’s full calendar of upcoming events including film series, lectures, and…

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Supreme Court Historical Society Resources

The Supreme Court Historical Society, a private non-profit organization, is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the Supreme Court of the United States. Explore the Society’s dozens of lesson plans, documentaries, and other SCOTUS related educational…

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2023 SCOTUS Case Materials

Street Law, Inc. is the go-to resource for Supreme Court classroom content needs! We offer free secondary-level case summaries, lesson plans, learning activities, and teaching strategies on current and historic SCOTUS cases. Our case materials have been reviewed by both…

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